The second book in The Brightest Shadow will be coming out before the next TWC chapters, but there should be no delay in chapter posting. That will get an announcement of its own, so look forward to that!
Meanwhile, I think this is a fun set of chapters. Several subplot coming together, and a sequence that I really enjoyed writing. ^-^
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Chapter 31
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2021-05-29 17:00:43 +0000 UTC View PostThere's a lot of neat stuff going on behind the scenes. I'm working on a number of new covers. I hope there won't be too much of a gap between the third and fourth books. Another soulcrafting tutorial with the characters, eventually.
But all that stuff is still WIP and can't really be shown. =/ So instead, I hope you enjoy the chapters! These three include a pretty important turn.
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2021-05-22 17:58:03 +0000 UTC View Post
Hey, everybody, we have a promo here. Though I haven't had the opportunity to read Quantum Cultivation, JC Kang has been a very friendly and helpful guy. His newest book is trying something new for him, so check out the content in the description and see if it interests you!
Second, I finally put up the Goodreads...
2021-05-15 19:05:20 +0000 UTC View Post
These images came in too late for yesterday's post... I decided screw it, I can make another one. The previous artist sent me these three, a combination of edits and different filters. Please speak up about your preferences or upvote comments you agree with.
Regardless, I need to make a decision soon, because the lack of covers is holding back TWC releases far more than writing. I have gi...
2021-05-09 18:57:07 +0000 UTC View PostI have a surprise for everyone, one that was a surprise to me too! A fan of Street Cultivation just sent me fanart of Rick and Melissa. ^-^ I'm not sure how many of you have Instagram, but if people don't, I'll see if I can't get someo...
2021-05-08 21:40:27 +0000 UTC View PostThe last of the first run of worldbuilding posts is up on the blog and subreddit. This one actually wasn't planned, I wrote it due...
2021-05-01 21:07:50 +0000 UTC View PostUsual combination of worldbuilding post and new chapters. These ones are starting up the countdown that's meant to tie everything together through this whole book.
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Chapter 16
Five months.
Theo had taken an unexpected step for...
2021-04-24 20:34:47 +0000 UTC View PostNew worldbuilding post on the blog, new chapters here.
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Chapter 13
For two weeks, Theo didn't leave the House Blacksilver complex except in the company of others for assignments. In part out of caution in case Esaire's family intend...
2021-04-17 20:01:29 +0000 UTC View PostNot much business, for once. There's a new worldbuilding post, of course. Otherwise, to the chapters!
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Chapter 10
"Come on, Theo, didn't you say we should be taking more risks?"
He frowned at Nauda, even though he knew that he was going...
2021-04-10 20:54:34 +0000 UTC View Post
Three items of business, then new chapters!
First, my novella Blades Falling Softly was chosen for one of r/fantasy's book of the month clubs! I think most people here who want...
2021-04-03 19:15:11 +0000 UTC View Post
Three more new chapters, but first a mini-announcement. To lead up to the second book in The Brightest Shadow, I'll be posting a series of posts about the worldbuilding. They'll go up every week, and this week there's an image from the post up top, but in the future I'll just post/link them quietly. The first one in the new set is worldbuilding about the 2021-03-27 20:20:17 +0000 UTC View Post
Hey, everyone, the third book is starting now! The covers aren't finished, but this book went long and so it will run for several months at least. I can't guarantee no delay afterward, but there's no reason to make anyone wait longer.
Not sure if this one should have too long an introduction. It's the longest so far, with several payoffs I've hinted at. Look forward to seeing a lot of two...
2021-03-21 01:20:31 +0000 UTC View PostHey, everyone! I continue to put time into trying to get the TWC cover right, and now I have something to show everyone. Please vote on which of the following color schemes you think looks best.
Blue:
Orange:
2021-03-02 23:24:57 +0000 UTC
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I've closed the previous vote, and a majority voted for a short delay now. It won't be terribly long until book three begins posting, definitely in March. Also look for new tiers to be added... at some point when I have time.
Anyway, this is our first AMA! Not sure if we need rules or prompts, but we'll just go...
2021-02-27 19:38:13 +0000 UTC View PostHey, everyone. I'm planning to do an AMA here next week, but I wanted to ask you another question. I'm willing to go either way, so I decided to put this one to a direct vote and I'll do whatever the majority says, barring surprise circumstances.
Basically: TWC3 is done, ready for posting. However, I'm still working on getting a new cover for the first book, and it will take even longer t...
2021-02-20 21:19:09 +0000 UTC View Post
Hey, everyone. No chapters this week as the RoyalRoad posting winds down. Last time I got hate for not giving people time to read, so I'll leave them up a bit longer.
In any case, the new covers aren't close to done, so we're stalled anyway. Please check out the new draft for TWC1, though! I hope the colored version of this will be a more dynamic signpost for the series. It's not accurate...
2021-02-13 20:11:56 +0000 UTC View Post
This is the last chapter of TWC2, and as mentioned, we'll need some time to take care of the cover issues. But meanwhile, I have some fun stuff in store!
In addition to the release of Blades Falling Softly, I have a few things planned for this month. Above, you can see some early sketches for the potential ...
2021-02-06 17:48:40 +0000 UTC View Post
Hello, everyone! Your regularly scheduled chapters are still incoming, but today I wanted to take the time to highlight my newest book:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08V7GSQ64
This is a bit different from much of what I've done, and I know it won't be everyone's cup of tea, but I hope you'll give it a lo...
2021-02-06 00:08:08 +0000 UTC View PostMore notes after the chapters.
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Chapter 27
"You've even penned yourself in like rats." The Deuxan Archcrafter lifted his pike as his cantae cloak flowed around him. "A convenient place to finally finish you."
"How did you find us?" Theo asked, less because he cared about the answer and more to buy time. Yet this deep in the cavern, their chances weren't...
2021-01-30 20:35:25 +0000 UTC View Post
We're coming close to the end of TWC2, after which there will be a little time off so non-patrons can finish, as usual. However, this time the real delay has nothing to do with writing or posting and everything to do with getting the right covers for this series.
The image you see for this post was the cover I originally commissioned for the second book, trying to work well ahead of sched...
2021-01-23 23:06:54 +0000 UTC View PostTwo items of business first, this week.
The Brightest Shadow readers: I'll be releasing a prequel novella set in the same world, though with different characters and tone. If you're interested in being an ARC reader, send me a private message!
Patreon Future Stuff: I've decided to add a naming tier, do an AMA between books, and increase the lowest t...
2021-01-16 18:16:36 +0000 UTC View PostHey, everyone. I hope the start of 2021 is treating you better than it is me. This is a relatively minor issue compared to everything in the world, but could you take a look at the reviews for TWC1 and upvote those you feel are most helpful?
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08P7TYG41/
Pacin...
2021-01-09 18:07:15 +0000 UTC View PostWelcome to the new year! One last bit of business from the old year is that I'm eligible for a Stabby award on r/fantasy. However, they're very serious about vote manipulation, so please only consider voting if you participate in the community and have opinions about a variety of categories:
I could go over various things. I released four books this year, along with multiple audiobooks and various serials. Reporting on various numbers isn't really important compared to sharing some reflections that, fair warning, are overall negative. If you don't care about that and just want to have an impact on the future of this Patreon, skip to the numbers at the end.
I ended 2020 a much...
2020-12-31 21:15:30 +0000 UTC View PostThree items of business before the chapters:
1) I'm participating in a huge sale on r/fantasy, in which 100+ authors are making 250+ books free or $0.99. Please check it out, because there's a good chance you'll find something of interest to you.
Before the chapters, one minor note. Right now the top Amazon review of Street Cultivation 3 is from someone who sprinted through the series and didn't enjoy it. Please take a look at the reviews and upvote any that represent your experience with the series:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08NFJWWBF
Meanwh...
2020-12-19 17:55:20 +0000 UTC View PostNew chapters.
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Chapter 7
Before they asked any questions, they got well out of sight of the gate, just in case others started coming through. It was evident that the Deuxan side was nowhere near as prominent, but the chaos in Nlukoko could well spill over. Particularly if the Landguards were still involved, though Theo hoped that they had finally slipped thei...
2020-12-12 17:50:02 +0000 UTC View Post
If you're interested in the above image, it's just a small part of a post I made here. It features Theo, Nauda, and Fiyu discussing soulcrafting, their blueprints, and some new designs that have never been shown before. I thought it would be a c...
2020-12-05 21:01:40 +0000 UTC View Post
Patrons, you'll be getting another set of chapters of the sequel tomorrow, but for now, please support the first release! It's just gone to Amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08P7TYG41/
As always, it could really use your reviews. This version is the same as the one you read with some...
2020-12-04 17:45:37 +0000 UTC View PostThat's right, everybody, it's starting! I scheduled forward for the next several months and if I don't start posting now, it'll take too long between the early book releases. I'm still not sure what will happen to the Patreon, but I'll definitely post this book's chapters through the end.
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Chapter 1
As a living god passed overhead, Theo kept his tree branch o...
2020-11-29 00:13:28 +0000 UTC View Post